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But there is a lot of good news about breast cancer these days. Treatments keep getting better, and we know more than ever about ways to prevent the disease. These eight simple steps can help lower the risk of breast cancer. Not every one applies to every woman, but together they can have a big impact. Being overweight can increase the risk of many different cancers, including breast cancer, especially after menopause.
Tia Laura Lindstrom is a freelance writer. Tamoxifen can also cause vaginal dryness and vaginal discharge. Learn more about Amazon Prime. The shock sends waves of fear through many more millions who are their family members. Family history and inherited genes Some people inherit damaged DNA from their parents, which can give them a higher risk of certain cancers.
Exercise is as close to a silver bullet for good health as there is, and women who are physically active for at least 30 minutes a day have a lower risk of breast cancer. Regular exercise is also one of the best ways to help keep weight in check. A healthy diet can help lower the risk of breast cancer.
Try to eat a lot of fruits and vegetables and keep alcohol at moderate levels or lower a drink a day or under. While moderate drinking can be good for the heart in older adults, even low levels of intake can increase the risk of breast cancer. But, if you drink more, you should cut down or quit. Smokers and non-smokers alike know how unhealthy smoking is.
On top of lowering quality of life and increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and at least 15 cancers — including breast cancer — it also causes smelly breath, bad teeth, and wrinkles. Breastfeeding for a total of one year or more combined for all children lowers the risk of breast cancer. It also has great health benefits for the child.
Birth control pills have both risks and benefits. The younger a woman is, the lower the risks are. While women are taking birth control pills, they have a slightly increased risk of breast cancer.
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